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Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Miss You

Hello my crafty friends! First of all I would just like to say that you have my Mom eating out of your hands! She was just lapping up all the wonderful comments about her yesterday (especially one about us looking like sisters!) LOL You guys definitely made her day, thank you! Now for today's card, it is one of those long skinny kind I really love making as they are just so different! Gold Elements One it is and that fantastic corner in the set. I used it three times across the card, using just the inside die without the triangle cutting die to give me this pretty decorative insert across my card. I cut it out of a pale lavender card. Behind the cut out, I covered a piece of white card with a self adhesive sticky sheet and then covered it with Rock Candy Dry Glitter for a white on white sparkly bling effect. I mounted my lavender piece above it with mounting foam for dimension. I left a thin white mat top and bottom as the length of this card didn't allow me to do that on all four sides. I added a further mat top and bottom which I pierced and added score lines above and below the piercing for a different effect. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the smallest die in the Gold Labels Four set as it is very pretty. I inked it slightly with Milled Lavender distress ink for a shadow. I tied a double bow out of white silky crush ribbon and added it in the left hand corner. I tucked my tag under the edge of a pearl embellishment on my bow. At the other end of the card, I added some pearl swirls as a balance. The finished dimensions are 5" x 11 1/2" in size.
Just a quick reminder that Julia Watts has shows today on Create and Craft tv at 2pm and 7pm. Be sure to tune in to see her great demos! All for now, Sue x

Good morning Sue,Does your mom read your blog every day now? Nice to have fans around the globe. I love this card I think it is time to try one like it. Fab colors and design. We have sun today in Kent.

Good morning Sue Your Mom deserves all the compliments because after all she gave us you. I love the shape of today's card, it's funny how we all look at things differently, when I first had this die I only saw envelope flaps. But you have given us so many ways to use this die thank you Sue. As usual stunning card, I must try glitter instead of micro beads for a change. Hugs xHeather T

Enjoy every moment with your mum Sue.I lost mine two years ago next month and the saying'you never know what you have until it's gone' is very true.She looks a terrific lady!Back to the card.Love the shape of this one.I don't have the gold dies but I do have some other corner dies so I will give it a go with them,take care,x.

Morning Sue, So glad your Mom is loving reading our tributes to her, she is a lovely lady who has a lovely Daughter. Enjoy yout stay with your Mom.Your card today is lovely, I love that corner die and lilac is my most favourite colour, really lovely.Lots of love from Patricia xx

Beautiful card love that corner die its one of my favourite's so pretty. The lavender and white is such a gorgeous colour combo I really like the glitter underneath please can we get some of that on your shows??? is that the one you use on your beautiful flowers sometimes??

Your Mom is one very Special Lady she has a talented kind and thoughtful Daughter Sue she must be so proud Bless you Sue's Mom enjoy your days together they are very precious.

Morning Sue, I love these cards they are so elegant. Lavender is a particular favourite of mine. So pleased your Mom has had so much enjoyment out of your blog comments, she is a remarkable lady. Enjoy the rest of your visit.

Good Morning Sue,Liking the looong, skinny look, hee hee, really like this die too. A very striking effect, just lovely.So great your Mom gets to read the comments and to see how much her daughter has helped and inspired so many people.I always thought my Mum was indistrucable, then she had a stroke, 14 weeks in hospital this week, really brought it home to me, treasure what you have, while you have them, (sorry for the sad note). My best wishes to you both. Have a wonderful day.Michelle(happy2craft)

That is one very interesting card, Sue, never made a long one but feel inspired. It's just beautiful.Hey, Sue's Mom Jill, have a great day. Loved your birthday photos and through Sue's blog we also got to join in the celebrations. Now you can see that we love and appreciate your daughter, too. It's your turn now but we DO want her back!!

Hi SueJust loving all the lilac cards my favourite colour, love the shape also I sometimes make cards like this when I have large off cuts from A3 card.Have a great time with your Mom.Happy craftingLove Tina x

Morning SueLovely card. I love these long ones but cannot get envelopes to put them in. The lilac is one of my favourite colours and I loved the background shining through.Pleased Mum had a good day and enjoyed to read all our messages of love and kindness to her with many more birthdays to comeHugs from Carol xx to Sue & MUM xx

Dear SueLove this card using lavender card and the gold elements one corner die, it looks wonderful as a trio of triangles going the nearly the length of the card. Love the rock candy bling background behind the cut out parts of the die. Such a stunnIng effect. I also like the tag on the bow and the pearl on it too.

We are all blessed to be part of your family for one day. I will add that with genes like those from your mom Sue you will look ever young. X

Morning Sue..and Mom...oh how I long for American pancakes for breakfast again.....how interesting is that die used like that ...you have made me decide to get it!....didn't think much of it at first but you use it in so many interesting ways I get it now!having another crafty day today ..Christmas cards to do. hugs to you both xxxxx

Good morning Sue,What a pretty and unusual take on a DL card. I love the colour that you have used on top off my favourite of course white. Glad your mum had a lovely time and so nice that she has such alot of people that care about her who are not family. Just shows that you are never too old to make new friends. Who says you can't pick your family. I reckon that good friends are definitely the family that we are lucky to have. Enjoy your time with your mum, Sue.love and crafty hugsNorah

Hi Sue. What a beautiful card for today !! The corner die looks fab embossed back to back like that . I don't have any large corner dies like this one so I think it may be another one for my wish list !! It. looks very pretty and intricate. I love your colour como too. I am so glad you are having a great time with your family. Your mum is a very special lady, just like you !! Have a great day love Tres. x x x

morning SueSimple card but oh what an impact! I love the way you left the space at the end of the card for the pearls and the colour scheme is so calming and beautiful. Every time I decide to buy these beautiful dies I see another one I like better but next time it's going to have to be this one. They always look so stunning when on a completed card.My grand nestabilities square came yesterday so it's going to be play this morning and my craft knit and natter this afternoon. So a wonderful day ahead. I shared my bundle of A4 mboss with my crafting friends as I said I would and they were over the moon with them so we are all waiting impatiently for the new stock to arrive as we all want the full set.Janet x

Good morning Sue. Such a beautiful card as always, with just the right amount of bling!What a wonderful Mum you have. Just goes to show that age is only a number!! Enjoy your time with her. Love and hugs. Hilary xxx

Hi SueA really unusual size card, but bigger than I thought when I read the measurement. Its super, those corners are so versatile. Your mum seems to enjoy a good life with all her friends around, enjoy the rest of your stay.Audrey x

Hi Sue - so pleased your mum is getting such enjoyment from all your bloggers. Loved this card when I saw you demonstrating it as it is so unusual, and it is amazing how you come up with so many ideas with just one die! Enjoy your time with your mum, and needless to say we are all 'missing you'. YvonneMayxx

I'm glad your mother enjoyed all the comments she got. I agreee with Clare W, hyour mother should have her own blog. I bet she would have a lot of good stories to tell us :)Todays card is beautiful. That is one, even I could have a go at some time. I never thought of using glitter instead of microbeads.Have a lovely Tuesday :)

Morning Sue, what a lovely card today, I don't have these corner dies but have others that I can try, it won' t look as good as yours though. I glad your mom loves all the comments, I bet they made her smile, take care and enjoy your stay. Jess x

WOW - such a lovely and easy card to make. You always surprise - I thank your mom for the imagination games with clouds. I would have run out of ideas AGES ago.Very glad to hear that your mom had a lovely birthday. She is an amazing woman.Hugs, Rose x

Hi sue oh my gosh what fantastic time you all had at your mums bday bash i loved all the pics you all look sooo very very happy your mum and you are are so alike we did a similar surprise for my mum with my older brother it to was amazing time . i didnt manage to get on your blog yesterday my computer had broken but sorted now thank goodness .as for the card i love that so much oh another set of dies i must have lol.. thankyou sue for emailing me back it made my day .. hugs sarah..xx

Morning Sue, a beautiful card stillin the lilac zone I see but I do like this colourmy comp. is acting up this morningtook me ages to get the picturesup but the main one came up so I got to see the card alright.Nancyd xx

What a wonderful lady your Mom is, so pleased she had a great birthday with her family and friends. Please pass on my love and best wishes. Your card is lovely Sue and I like the unusual shape. Hugs Christine H xx

I couldn't get to your blog yesterday and have just enjoyed a lovely few minutes looking at your pics and reading your comments

I can see the resemblence between you and your mom :)

It made me smile hearing about the 'breakfast club gang' meeting every morning as this is what my dearest and much loved aunt does in Canada. When hubby and I holiday there we also join 'the gang' for coffee and a good chat. I love them all, they're a great bunch of people

Hello Sue,What a lovely card - it has a fresh calm feel about it, love the way tou have pierced and scored the edge also the Rock Candy glitter add 'just enough' sparkle, the die works so well used in this way - I only saw it as a corner - it has now been added to my wish list.Thank you again for shareing you mums lovely birthday photos, she could get away with taking 20 years off her age, no one would disbelieve her - she looks so young. Give her a big hug from me.Hope you well, Brenda Lel

Another gorgeous card Sue - love the colour. As you say that die set is fabulous. I think all the latest sets are gorgeous. I've just finished two of your cards - stunning. Although I must admit I can't get to grips with the piercing!!! Thanks for all the inspiration. Take care.HugsHeather Wx

I absolutely love all of your cards and they give me so much inspiration to try new ones out. I did try the small punching out around the sides of things but it didn't quite work. Did you use a ruler to get things so straight?Hugs, Jen :-) xKrafty Keepsakes

Love what you have done with this die, would never have thought to use it like this thanks, thanks, thanks. May you continue to have the opportunity to see and hug your mum, wish I still had mine Kathy xxx

I wouldn't have known how to use this die and would definitely not bought it as it doesn't cut out completely as I would hav expected it to. BUT you have shown us so many ways of how to use it beautifully and elegantly as usual! Now it's on the list! Much as I would love to flatter your beautiful Mom as she looks wonderful for her age, I cannot call you sisters as you DO NOT look 90! Your Mom has passed on her looks so you can see that you have a beautiful future ahead for many years.Anne from Leighton Buzzard

Good Morning Sue what a pretty card the lavender is a lovely shade and I would not have thought of using the Die without the cutting edge.I am so happy that your Mom enjoyed the posts on the blog.Enjoy every second you spend with your Mom.SmilesIta

Hello Sue, Love the DL shape and the colours are so delicate, these dies are gorgeous, got them form your last shows, the detail is so intricate and the Rock Candy Glitter looks fab. Will be watching Julia, the embossing powder is a must have I think.So glad that your Mom enjoyed the comments and that they made her smile, she is an amazing lady.Have a great day everyone.Hugs June xxx

OHHHHHHH MY WORD.....how lovely......love lilac [ the bush & the scent & as well as colour ]nice to see long by narrow....i can see now [ i really must get some new specs lol ] another 'angle' to use the triangle ones......many thanks sue as always x

Love the slim card today, another way to use the gold corners. You're using my favourite lilac today as well. Another fab card. Hope you and your mom are having a lovely time. She looks fantastic and is fantastic, as she is now sharing you with us.

Hi SueFabulous card, this die is so versatile, will have a go at this.Glad your mum is enjoying all the lovely comments people are leaving. She is a very special lady with a very special daughter.Crafty Hugs Carol Healy

Hi Sue, You are spoiling us, another lilac card, love it! It's nice to see a long card today. I just love the corner die, one I have and shall be giving this one a go. Such precious memories of your Mum and the family over these few days of celebrations. Have a lovely day and I will be watching Julia for more inspiration. Crafty Hugs Debbie R xx

Good morning SueBeautiful and very Elegant card today.I love love those diesI agree your mum does need to start her own blog, she looks amazing for 90 .hope i look that good when i am 90.Take care and have a great dayHazel G

Hi Sue,I have away fora couple of days and I am just catching up with your blog posts . Oh my, your Mom does not look 90, she looks absolutely amazing for her age! I had to look twice, her birthday looked like the bet day ever, your mom obviously has a great bunch of friends there, which must be such a comfort for you , knowing that she is surrounded by friends for support!Thank you Sue for sharing your special personal moments with us!Today's card is so intricate and pretty and a lovely colour too!Huge hugs (and an extra one for your amazing mom)!Sandra xxxxx

Good afternoon SueAnother stunning card!Love the long card style, shows off the corner die so well with the glitter in the background.The colour, ribbon etc are beautiful.Thank you for sharingHave a great dayLara xxx

Hi SuePleased your mam is enjoying herself! Treasure every minute with her - as you know I lost my mam 3 months ago and miss her so much. As for today's card, I love it. saw it on C&C & loved it then too. Colours are gorgeous.

Hi Sue I am really glad that your mum enjoyed reading all the good wishes for her and all of them sent with love Well your card today is lovely and I lovevth size and shape The colours look great together and I think I might just have to have a go at it.Thank you for sharing your time and talent all the best to your family Take Care Theresa x

Hi Sue,Glad your mum is having a good time wth you all and all of us by the sound of it!!!The card is stunning the colours are so pale and uplifting. The shape goes in and out of fashion but I love this shape and style.Alison x

Hi Sue I love todays card you have used my favourite colour and the shape is great fun, I had never thought of using the corner die like that, that's why your so good at this and I am not lol. Hope your having fun with your lovely Mom and also getting some sun. Hugs Liz C x one for your Mom x

Hi Sue, didn't get chance to comment yesterday but I loved seeing the photographs of your mums birthday, looks like you all had a great time and she certainly doesn't look her age!!! Love everything about today's card, one too copy I think but with different dies as I don't have the ones you used x

Hi Sue,Well this is different for sure. I'd never have thought to use the corner dies this way! I can imagine the design looking great using a dark colour for dramatic contrast too.So pleased your mum liked yesterday's blog comments.Sue

Beautiful card Sue. I love this die shape too. I really could do with this and some of the other dies - but it comes down to affordability... and I can't afford it! I do have some of the older shapes too - so may have to visit some of your older posts for inspiration in the hope that I see some samples using the shapes I do have!

At last.... I'm able to make a comment! Don't you feel helpless and lost when the computer goes wrong? Luckily with my patient husband, we're now back on track! phew! this card is beautiful Sue. Loving the lavender and white and the long length. Plus those gorgeous, gorgeous corners. Just stunning! Hoping you are all managing to take it easy now after all the excitement! xx Love Karen xx

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